I am due in 4 weeks with baby #4. With my previous 3 labours I have delivered naturally, all be it very quickly (1st 8 hrs, 2nd 1 hr, 3rd 10mins!!!) Had quite extensive 2nd degree tears with all 3. Problem starts here.. I deliver baby with gas and air each time, painful but no huge deal. Then, the local anaesthetic inj for stitching has absolutely zero effect.. literally none. Something seems to happen to my body immediately after delivery and stitching up feels like I'm being tortured alive with kitchen knives!! It is the most horrible experience. I then of course end up having to go theatre for a spinal block and spend an hour or so in there, legs in stirrups, numb from the waist down. I am so desperate to avoid this for a 4th time - and also so frustrated as to why the local inj doesnt work for me. Wondering if I am alone in this? An epidural doesnt seem to be the answer as with a ten minute labour with number 3, guessing will be no time. I am being induced to avoid an unplanned homebirth..
any thoughts appreciated
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Anyone else have a history of tearing and needing theatre repair?
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samuel447 · 06/10/2009 20:59
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